Question regard Firefox Security Extensions sinergy

Fellow Bleepin Computer members,

I have a question about some extensions Im thinking to use on Firefox. However it is very hard to an average user to understand and decide what work well together and what do exactly the same and just interfere with eachother and dont add any extra layer of security Im looking for.

So here is a list what Extensions I have:

uBlock Origin - this is already installed and I want to keep as core security

FastForward - based on a guide this not interfere with Ublock, have different purpose and I would keep

Netcraft - also another extension I would keep

Now here is the additional Extensions Im thinking:

Malwarebytes Browser Guard - because I trust this team and maybe it offer extra layer above ublock

Ghostery - Im not sure if this do anything more than uBlock and MB Guard

Disconnect - same as Ghostery (This last updated in 2020, so removed my whislist)

DuckDuckGo Privacy Essential - Recently I see this recommended among the web

So what of above extension is do extra security?

PS: I tried to search my info on web and forums, but I find mixed info as some recommended some was against these combinations.

Thanks in advance

Eru

Edited by Erunosta, 11 January 2024 - 02:28 PM.

Is this on your Windows 7 computer?

Reason for asking: the current version of Fx (& many extensions) no longer support Windows 7.

So, to drill down, the answers need to be specific for Fx ESR 115.X & whatever extensions support that version, running on Windows 7.

Respectfully submitted

Yes ofc it is my old Win7 system. What you mean it not support? How I know this? I can download and install them as also they seems working (MBG and Ghostery already installed above what i have, i just not sure if i would keep theses).

Edited by Erunosta, 11 January 2024 - 01:56 PM.

There's usually some sort of warning on the extension home page about version compatibility (and details elsewhere on each page).

Having said that, as discussed in your other, related thread, no browser extension or software application can protect 100%, especially when going online from an obsolete, insecure Windows version in an older browser.

The weak link in computer security is the user.

And, as also already discussed in your other thread, at some point, loading up an old computer with a ton of "security" apps will likely negatively impact performance, at some point.

But you already know all that.

Cheers

There's usually some sort of warning on the extension home page about version compatibility (and details elsewhere on each page).

 

Having said that, as discussed in your other, related thread, no browser extension or software application can protect 100%, especially when going online from an obsolete, insecure Windows version in an older browser.

 

The weak link in computer security is the user.

 

And, as also already discussed in your other thread, at some point, loading up an old computer with a ton of "security" apps will likely negatively impact performance, at some point.

 

But you already know all that.

 

Cheers

Sorry, but with that logic I just should go naked online with a Bullseye on my forehead, because I will be killed anyway, so let be finish fast and painless.

I know I am the root problem (mostly because I stick on Win7), still I would use some more extensions what have good sinergy with eachother, but with all the noised info I found on web is just confuse me more.

Without offense, but atm we just circlejerking on my obsolete and "dead" Win7    system and I got no answer regard my question yet.

Too many extensions can slow down your browser, also the more extensions installed the bigger the attack surface you open up. All you need is Malwarebytes for security and UBlock for ads, anything more is overkill.

Too many extensions can slow down your browser, also the more extensions installed the bigger the attack surface you open up. All you need is Malwarebytes for security and UBlock for ads, anything more is overkill.

Hey digmore crusher,

I remember your avatar from other forums. Also I remember you write some similar there too. So even security extension can be an attack surface? I just naively thinking what is the chance for an attacker use a security program to enter?

From the list it seems Ghostery is the only extra I have. However since I installed it it blocked more stuffs than ublock.

Slowdown is not a big issue for me as sacrifice for some extra security.

 

Too many extensions can slow down your browser, also the more extensions installed the bigger the attack surface you open up. All you need is Malwarebytes for security and UBlock for ads, anything more is overkill.

Hey digmore crusher,

 

I remember your avatar from other forums. Also I remember you write some similar there too. So even security extension can be an attack surface? I just naively thinking what is the chance for an attacker use a security program to enter?

From the list it seems Ghostery is the only extra I have. However since I installed it it blocked more stuffs than ublock.

Slowdown is not a big issue for me as sacrifice for some extra security.

 

Hi, in theory too many extensions can ad to your attack surface, but its not something that I would worry about. I suppose Ghostery wouldn't hurt, just try not to run too many extensions especially ones that do the same thing. 

Yeah I dont want to set any more Extensions. However I still dont know if Ghostery basicaly same as uBlock Origin? I mean in purpose. Or both have some extra advantage over eachother?

If it hasn't been posted....IMO...NoScript is a must.

A bit tedious to initially set up, but worth the security it provides.

If it hasn't been posted....IMO...NoScript is a must.

A bit tedious to initially set up, but worth the security it provides.

Ages ago I used NoScript...atleast I tried, but basicaly I cant see most content on webpages. It made almost useless browsing. The setting was too difficult for me, as I didnt understand alot stuffs to set. That was the extension I removed because it was too harsh.

Edited by Erunosta, 13 January 2024 - 04:15 AM.

I can only suggest you research NoScript further.

Tedious, yes, but probably the most important extension you'll find for FF security.

Especially for your situation with an outdated, unsupported OS and the end of support for FF on it.

It's your choice, of course. But NS is advantageous and cost free.

https://proprivacy.com/adblocker/review/noscript

NoScript falls into the category of script blocking extensions that also provide ad blocking as a consequence. NoScript can, therefore, be compared to extensions like uMatrix and uBlock Origin. It is a free extension that can be used not only to gain added privacy and security online but also to improve page load times by avoiding downloading necessary content coming from third-party domains.

https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/noscript-ordinary-users.html

How to configure Noscript for ordinary users

Thanks Johnny

In last few weeks I did nothing, but prepare for apocalypse.  Screwed my system abit with it. Im quite tired. I will probably add NS, but atm im not in mood to read about a difficult security stuff. Atm I feel myself confortable and protected.

I run Win 7...with Firefox 115.6.03esr...and uBlock Origin.  I do not have any system security issues.

The suggestions/advice that others here have provided you...come from their individual perspectives.  To expect more than such...and to treat such as more than that...is somewhat foolish.

You have an open Malware Forum topic at https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/793229/malwarebytes-found-riskwarevulnerabledriver-wr64sys , I suggest you pursue that topic.

This AV/AM topic is closed pending closure/completion of the Malware Forum topic.

Louis

Edited by hamluis, 14 January 2024 - 08:28 AM.